1. The 2010 Grammy nominations were announced last night. We’re still scratching our heads over MGMT, Silversun Pickups, and The Ting Tings receiving nods for Best New Artist.
2. A dozen U.S. Marshals and police officers seized paintings by Fernand Leger, Joan Miro, Edgar Degas, and Yves Klein following an insurance dispute between two dealers at Art Basel Miami Beach. [via Bloomberg]
3. Paul Thomas Anderson has written an untitled period drama that will star Philip Seymour Hoffman as the leader of a religious organization with “fervent” followers. [via Variety]
4. Arcade Fire‘s new album is set for a May release; expect a single early next year. [via NME]
5. The New York Times is planning on axing a few of its blogs. There are currently 70, including one that covers “the competition, gossip, politics and technology of Formula One racing.” [via Gawker]